My Wife is a Hacker by Summer

Nicole, with a knowing smile, remarked, "In business, there are always winners and losers." Lawrence, with a casual shrug, responded, "If that's the case, then yes, I've lost this round." "But you didn't have me brought here just to say you're giving up, right?" Nicole questioned, noticing Lawrence's tendency to beat around the bush.

"Absolutely not," he replied, shaking his head.

"Since I've lost, I need to make some moves to even things out." Nicole nodded, understanding.

"Alright, then.

What is it you're after?" It was clear Lawrence had a specific reason for bringing her here.

"You know what I want," he said, looking directly at Nicole.

"If it's the Fire Crest and Water Crest you're after, that’s going to be tough.

I'm not exactly planning on dying anytime soon." Nicole knew that without her death, the Crests wouldn't transfer ownership.

Lawrence simply looked at her, his silence making his intentions unclear.

Nicole maintained her composure, facing Lawrence with a calm anticipation, ready for whatever he might propose next.

like a silent storm, both maintaining a facade of tranquility while assessing each

have time to

moment she failed to return, Jared would

give her time raised questions about whether he felt confident in his security here or if he

delve deeper into her thoughts, Ian's entrance provided

"Mr.

set to go," Ian whispered, subtly informing

this information, Nicole's thoughts

they were planning to leave San Joto,

raised the stakes; being taken away could mean Lawrence intended to

attempting an escape crossed her mind, yet the

instinctively, she knew her chances of escaping were

you brought here, I wouldn't give you a chance to leave," Lawrence said with a deep

you away

find a way to

we had never come to San Joto."

beyond her imagination that Lawrence would